While less popular today than the Ranger style belt. the Scout Style was the popular choice for the old west and Texas Rangers. It features a 1.5" taper at the waist to keep your gut happy all day. This is my personal choice when building an over the pants rig and has been popular with customers who went with my recommendations. The number of ammo loops able to be sewn is determined by a few factors. 1) Belt size2) Holster number and location3) Accessory number (Knife sheath, etc) I do NOT recommend story ammo in a belt unless the cases are nickel plated to avoid verdigris in your leather which will cause premature failure.